The final phase of the Public Sanitary Sewer Lining Project will commence the week of Monday, February 17th, 2020 on the following streets from 8:45 AM until 2:30 PM. All properties will receive door hangers 24 hours in advance of work being performed on that street.

• Newbold Road between Homestead & Clement Roads
• Vernon Road between Washington Ln & Homestead Road
• Walnut Street between Washington Ln & Mather Road
• Cottman Street between Nice & West Avenues
• Cedar Street between Harper Ally & Summit Avenue
• Cottman Street between West Avenue & Homestead Road
• Cedar Street between Harper Ally & Harper Avenue

A full schedule of the cured in place pipe (CIPP) spot repairs can be found attached here for your convenience and planning purposes. If there are any special circumstances that require the Contractor or Borough Engineers attention the numbers to contact them are provided below so that coordination can take place.
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The Public Works Department has prepared for the current inclement weather forecast to begin tomorrow, Saturday, January 18th. The storm’s current forecast is to begin with snow early afternoon and then turn into rain late tomorrow evening. We are currently anticipating a plowable event so if you own a driveway please park in the driveway, if you do not own a driveway please park close to the curb to allow the plow trucks clear access to the roadway.

The Public Works Department has completed pre-treating the roads with brine solution. The roads will be slippery throughout the storm and while salting operations are taking place. All equipment is operational and Public Works will be monitoring the conditions and fully staffed throughout the storm. If you must go outside or travel please use caution. Continue reading Winter Weather Expected Jan. 18 →

On Monday, January 20, Abington Friends School (AFS) will host Let Your Life Speak: King Day of Service & Social Justice Symposium. For many years the School has invited the local community together for a day of service on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and worked with volunteers from across the region on behalf of those in need. This year, for the first time, Abington Friends School is expanding the day to include a social justice symposium to further embrace Dr. King’s vision and mission. Continue reading AFS Expands Yearly King Day of Service to Include a Social Justice Symposium →

Jenkintown Borough’s Use & Occupancy (U&O) ordinance was enacted in May 2017. The portion of the ordinance covering sewer lateral inspections has raised questions among members of our community. To clarify the provisions of the ordinance, Borough Council has prepared this informational document that includes Continue reading Understanding the U&O Ordinance: An Overview →